Career and entrepreneurship

Ways with words

A. Find the words from the text which mean the following. The first letter has been given.

a. making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc. (comfortable)

b. having a degree from the university (graduated)

c. without being connected with or influenced by something or by each other (independently)

d. the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something (innovation)

e. familiar with something, having read, seen or experienced it (acquainted)

f. a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks (entrepreneur)

g. an opportunity or a place for somebody to express their opinions publicly or make progress in a particular area (platform)

h. to use something, especially for a practical purpose (utilize)

B.Write the plural forms of the following nouns.

a. calf : calves
b. basis : bases
c. sheaf : sheaves
d. cactus : cacti / cactuses
e. louse : lice
f. crisis : crises
g. person : people / persons
h. formula : formulas
i. ox: oxen
j. fungus : fungi
k. goose : geese
l. oasis : oases
m. analysis : analyses
n. curriculum : curricula
o. appendix : appendixes
p. fungus : fungi

Comprehension

a. How did Mahabir Pun begin his lifelong journey in Nepal after coming back to Nepal from the US?

Mahabir Pun began his lifelong journey by staying in his home village, Nangi of Myagdi district to help villagers start a high school as a volunteer teacher after coming back to Nepal from the US.

b. Why didn’t he want to work for other companies in the US or in Nepal?

He didn’t want to work for other companies in the US or in Nepal to have “so called” better living, work independently and do something on his own for the benefits of human beings.

c. Why did he involve in innovation?

He involved in innovation to find solution for a problem.

d. What are the income-generating programmes that he helped to start?

The income-generating programmes that he helped to start are Yak farming, camping ground for the trekkers, cheese making, jam making, paper making, bee keeping, vegetable farming, handicraft making, fish farming etc.

e. Whose support is Pun getting to proceed with his campaign?

Pun is getting the support of communities to proceed with his campaign.

f. How have the developed countries become prosperous?

The developed countries have become prosperous because they have given research and innovation topmost priority and they are investing huge amount of money for it.

g. How can we keep the most talented and innovative people in Nepal?

We can keep the most talented and innovative people in Nepal by creating sound solid atmosphere and support system so that they could work here peacefully.

Critical thinking

a. Pun says, “We do not have culture of innovation that encourages young people to be innovative and creative”. Do you agree with him? Explain.

b. What qualities does an individual need to become an entrepreneur?

Grammar

E. Use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.

a. I don’t know where Muna is. Have you seen (you/see) her?

b. Janak wasn’t (not/be) very well last week.

c. Last night I lost (lose) my keys. So I stayed in my friend’s home.

d. I have lost (lose) my keys. Can you help me look for them?

e. I have known (know) Jamuna for three years. We still meet once a month.

f. She lived (live) in Sikkim when she was a child.

g.
A: What’s wrong?
B: I have broken (break) a glass.

h.
A: When did you arrive (you/arrive)?
B: At 10 pm last night.

i. How long have you known (you/know) Sarmila for?

j. This is the first time I have driven (drive) a car.

F. Use been or gone.

a. I’ve never been to Japan.

b. Kalpana has gone to Korea. She may come back next year.

c.
A: Where’s Rachana?
B: She has gone to the shops.

d. Harina was here earlier but I think she has gone now.

e. Have you ever been to London?