39 English -- Giving Advince and Warnings

Vocabulary in use i. Pick out the words and phrases from the letter that brings out the writer’s attitude to what she is saying. List them, use them in sentences of your own. Example: surely, to my surprise, ………….

Vocabulary in use

i. Pick out the words and phrases from the letter that brings out the writer’s attitude to what she is saying. List them, use them in sentences of your own.

Example: surely, to my surprise, ………….

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Of course: Of course we've been in touch by phone, but I wanted to see things for myself.

Honestly: She honestly believed that she was making life easier for Jack.

Really: I think she's really great.

Obviously: She was obviously sick.

Undoubtedly: They are undoubtedly guilty.

ii. Find the words from the text that gives similar meaning to the following.a. Cosmopolitan, advanced, worldly- b. Certainly, definitely, absolutely- c. Joyful, deligh...

Cosmopolitan, advanced, worldly- metropolitan
Certainly, definitely, absolutely- surely
Joyful, delight, ecstatic- happy/blissful
Horrible, loathsome, disgraceful- appalling
Enchanting, fascinating, charming- appealing

2. Reading comprehensionii. Read the text again, and answer these questions. Who has written the letter? Whom is the letter addressed to? Where does Kunsang want to go...

Who has written the letter?

- Manisha, the aunt of Kunsang, has written the letter.

Whom is the letter addressed to?

- The letter I addressed to Kunsang.

Where does Kunsang want to go?

- Kunsang wants to go to the biggest metropolitan city of Nepal.

Why does Kunsang wants to leave his village?

-Kunsang wants to leave his village in order to find a better job.

Why does Manisha want her nephew to give it a second thought?

- Manisha thinks her nephew is taking decision...

ii. What can be the advantages and disadvantages of a cosmopolitan city that are hinted in the letter above? Read the letter again, and complete the table. You may add your opinion too.Advantage...

Advantages	Disadvantages
City may be appealing.	City can be appalling.
Better medical facility.	Pollution.
Easier transportation.	More traffic jam.