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Finally they had an idea. The swans got a
strong stick, tied it on their backs and asked

the tortoise to hold the stick in its mouth so
that all the three could fly together. Before they

started they warned the tortoise not to open
his mouth.

Flying had been fun before the tortoise thought

of thanking his friends for the help. He started,
Th...a...nk... y...o...u... the tortoise lost the hold of

stick and fell down. The swans sadly watched
him die.

9 Writing Time

9.1. Prepare a short biography of Narayan Gopal with the hints

given.

– prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music

– born – October 4, 1939 in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, Nepal

– Parents – Asha Gopal and Ram Devi

– studied in Kathmandu

– sang for 18 Nepali films and more than 1050 modern, holy and

patriotic songs

– worked for National Dance Theater and Cultural Centre

– popular in Nepal and India

– got the title of ‘Swar Samrat’ that means emperor of voice

– died – December 5, 1990

9.2. Prepare a speech on “Martyrs Must be Respected”.

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