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opportunity hidden in the ruins. Trying is always better

                than crying.

          8.2.  Prepare a short speech on any topic you like and present

                it in your class.

          To the teacher:
          •  Evaluate the speech and give the best speaker a chance to speak in the school
              / level / grade assembly.


           9   Writing                     Time


          9.1.  Prepare a short biography of Anuradha Koirala using

                 the hints given.


          •  Anuradha Koirala – renowned social activist of Nepal
          •  born April 14, 1949 – parents – Pratap Singh Gurung and Laxmi Gurung

          •  study – Saint Joseph School Kalimpong – influenced by Mother
             Teresa

          •  established  Maiti Nepal– helps women, girls and children
          •  first Nepali to win CNN Hero of the Year award – in 2010
          9.2.  Complete  the following paragraph using  the  words

                 from the box.



                    reachable          climb        palace        trip       reign


            Nuwakot Durbar, the seven-story ............. fortress was built during

             the ........... of Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century stands little

             marred by time despite a history of attacks by Malla and later

             Chinese forces. Nuwakot is an interesting side ........... from Trisuli

             Bazaar, ................. in an hour’s ................. from the road.



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