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2. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

(a) Where does Dadeldhura lie?

(b) What is the population of Dadeldhura according to the census of 2011?

(c) Why is Dadeldhura famous?

(d) Name any three fairs (melas) that are held in Dadeldhura.
(e) Describe any five features of Dadeldhura district.

C. Activate yourself

After reading the text, what more did you know about Dadeldhura district? Write
a paragraph.

2. Time for grammar

A. Engage yourself

Read the following texts and underline the connectives.

Text A

One of the main reasons why so many children
start smoking is that they see their seniors smok-
ing. They think that it's a 'grown-up' thing to do.
Moreover, they smoke in order to impress their
friends. Quite judiciously, they are not ready to
accept it when their seniors warn them about the
dangers of smoking. They think if smoking is
dangerous, why do so many adults do it?

Text B

Smoking can cause cancer, bronchitis and
heart disease. The nicotine inhaled from ciga-
rettes makes the heart beat faster and makes
the arterires contract: this can lead to
blockages in the arteries, particularly in the
legs. Cancer and bronchitis are caused by the
tar and carbon monoxide taken into the lungs.
Although these harmful effects are well
known, people continue to smoke. Some people carry on even after having a heart
attack or a leg amputated.

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